Chapter 1596: Unfading

How could one not feel satisfied after defeating the Dao Child of the Heavens and, as a result, acquiring the celestial treasure known as "Emptiness"?

Chu Feng's heart was filled with joy and a profound sense of accomplishment.

However, he was unwilling to stop there; he still wished to face more opponents.

If every major confrontation could significantly enhance his strength, he would be willing to fight across all realms, both heaven and earth!

"Is there anyone else? Who will fight me?!" Chu Feng's hair streamed around him, his aura immensely powerful. His blood surged within him like a mighty river, accompanied by a thunderous roar.

His gaze was bright and sharp, sweeping across the void to land on the younger generation of the Heavens. They tensed, feeling as if they had been targeted by the most powerful prehistoric beast, a shiver running down their spines.

"This monster!"

Someone whispered, their back arched like a bow, feeling an overwhelming urge to flee. They simply couldn't bear his wild, yet powerfully intimidating gaze.

It was like a herbivore being stared down by a lion king – an innate reverence and deep trepidation, an instinctive fear taking hold involuntarily.

"Heavens, is there no one left?" Chu Feng asked again.

His thick, long hair hung loose. Dao patterns interwove across his body, even appearing on his face, giving him an almost demonic glow.

The younger generation was terrified, even more reluctant to accept the challenge.

At this moment, the entire world, both above and below, across all realms, was watching. Chu Feng's dominance over the younger generation of the Heavens, with no one daring to step forward or respond, truly shook all the various races.

No one had anticipated that a youth from the Yang Realm could intimidate a group of young heroes from the Heavens into silence. It was truly astonishing.

In the arena, the demonic figure, covered in Dao patterns, stood ramrod straight, gazing down at the assembled heroes. His oppressive presence over the younger generation left an indelible impression of immense power.

Even after many years, and even if eras passed, no living being present that day would ever forget this scene.

After a brief silence, the various races across the heavens erupted into a clamor like a collapsing mountain and a raging sea, completely boiling over.

"Chu Demon… this is truly defying the heavens!"

Someone sighed deeply. Even those who were his enemies and harbored deep ill will towards him now had to look up at the sky and speak from the heart.

As for those who favored him or felt good about him, it went without saying; they were already discussing it excitedly.

"That's my uncle, you know? From the moment I was born, my soul light bore an inscription, sealing my destiny with him, ordained by the heavens!"

"I never imagined that the Dao Child of the Heavens and a group of powerful geniuses would be rendered speechless by Chu Feng. He truly lives up to his title, the Great Demon King Chu Feng!"

Following the silent gloom of the younger generation of the Heavens came wave after wave of suppression. How could they bear it?

Earlier, they had believed that with so many of them present, they could sweep aside all the cultivators from the lower realms. How could they have known that even Dao Child Zhen Teng, with his boundless potential, would be defeated?

Moreover, it was a direct, decisive battle, not some accident. The contemporary Dao Child of a brilliant cultivation civilization had actually lost!

Many wore grim expressions, and some felt their faces burning. Previously, they had spoken of that "native" with great disdain, but now, he stood alone, confronting them, and they dared not challenge him.

This unspeakable suppression made them feel almost suffocated; they were utterly uncomfortable.

At this moment, Zhen Teng, who had been sitting cross-legged on the side, having reattached his severed arm, finished his cultivation and rose to his feet.

Before departing, Dao Child Zhen Teng turned back to look at Chu Feng and said, "Today I lost, but I have also benefited greatly. If fate allows, we shall meet again in the Heavens. At that time, I will fulfill my duties as a host, taking you to explore our magnificent mountains and rivers, admire our splendid scenery, and observe the secret lands filled with endless Dao patterns. I hope that when the Grand Assembly of the Heavens discusses the 'Path's End Sutras,' there will be a place for you. May we meet again in the future if fate permits!"

He was able to accept both victory and defeat. Although he had lost this battle, his Dao Heart was as firm and unshakeable as bedrock, never wavering.

Everyone was surprised. This Dao Child was truly extraordinary; his fighting spirit remained incredibly high. The mention of discussing "Path's End Sutras" spoke volumes.

Especially those from the Heavens, they understood even more deeply what that implied!

That grand assembly wasn't held every epoch; its occurrence depended on whether a 'Path's End' level being had emerged.

Dao Child Zhen Teng's goal was to take that final step and seek the ultimate Path's End level!

"He possesses this potential. He hasn't been cultivating for many years, yet he's already reached this stage. Give him a few more years to refine himself, and his corporeal path will be incredibly brilliant. Given his comprehension, one day, he will undoubtedly be among the very top of the so-called potential rankings!"

An Immortal King from the Heavens offered this evaluation.

Dao Child Zhen Teng's potential was immense. His cultivation years were still relatively short; if he continued to temper himself for a while longer, it would be hard to say what heights he might reach.

Prodigies who walked the corporeal path were never weak throughout history; in the later stages, as time passed, 99% of them would eventually surpass others.

Chu Feng responded, "Today, I have gained a great deal! May Dao Child continue to advance triumphantly from now on. In the future, I will certainly ascend to the Heavens, share wine and laughter with you, and discuss the Dao once more!"

These were his sincere words. Although Zhen Teng had been defeated, the other's conduct still earned his high regard.

Dao Child Zhen Teng nodded, mounted his True Immortal-level White Tiger steed, and ascended into the sky, disappearing at the gateway to the Heavens.

The moment Zhen Teng vanished, changes began to ripple through Chu Feng's body. His blood roared, emitting an incredibly dazzling radiance that shone through his flesh.

Furthermore, as his True Blood circulated, it sounded like thunder shaking the world, or like the chanting of three thousand holy monks in an ancient temple deep in the mountains, accompanied by the divine sounds of the Grand Dao, deafeningly profound.

The sound of his blood flowing was so profound that it seemed to inspire enlightenment, baptizing Chu Feng's physical body. His internal organs resonated, and his entire body surged with power, improving rapidly!

The younger generation of the Heavens all widened their eyes, considerably astonished.

Even some elders showed expressions of surprise.

"That's a characteristic of corporeal path evolution... How did he suddenly manifest such an unusual phenomenon?!" A True Immortal from the Heavens' pupils constricted.

Chu Feng spoke, "An epiphany! Witnessing Dao Child Zhen Teng's astonishing corporeal path, I felt a sudden resonance and comprehended some profound principles!"

Everyone was dumbfounded. Was this even possible?

"Wait, how can you speak during an epiphany? Shouldn't you be completely immersed in a mysterious state, unable to extricate yourself, and utterly oblivious to external matters?"

People immediately realized that his "epiphany" was nonsense; it wasn't realistic!

Chu Feng's face didn't redden, and his heartbeat remained steady. He said, "I was born with a Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, capable of multitasking. At this moment, my inner mind is in a state of great enlightenment, while my outer mind is communicating with all of you."

Some True Immortals wanted to descend and beat him to death; this fellow was clearly spouting nonsense.

Of course, people were also quite puzzled: what exactly was happening with him?

This was naturally the benefit Chu Feng had gained from the Flattening Heavens Seal. While Dao Child Zhen Teng was present, he felt reluctant to try it, but the moment the other party left, he couldn't resist.

He hadn't expected this scripture to be so perfectly aligned with him. It immediately showed effects: he actually began a blood transformation, and his five internal organs and Dao bones were all resonating.

Undoubtedly, his physique began to improve directly on the battlefield.

This was primarily due to his incredibly deep foundation; he had always placed immense importance on his physical body, and for many years, no one among his peers in the heavens could rival him.

Now, having obtained the corporeal scripture of an incredibly brilliant cultivation civilization, it was like acquiring a supreme elixir, lacking only the catalyst, which had now been supplied.

Thunderous sounds filled the air, his five organs glowed, and the precious marrow within his Dao bones was replaced. Chu Feng's True Blood shimmered throughout his body, flowing to every limb and bone, his entire being baptized and purified.

"The Indestructible Scripture."

From behind, Jiu DaoYi muttered, immediately silencing the Immortal Kings from the Heavens who had been showing suspicion and displeasure. They said nothing further.

This was because the Indestructible Scripture, mentioned by Jiu DaoYi, also had an astonishingly profound origin.

The so-called Indestructible Scripture was also a supreme inheritance primarily focused on cultivating the physical body. It was rumored that "that being" had unexpectedly acquired it before achieving enlightenment, and it had given him infinite inspiration.

Of course, after "that being" achieved the invincible Dao, having reached the "Path's End," he naturally forged his own path.

However, the Indestructible Scripture still commanded respect for many epochs. After all, it had once been observed by "that being." Jiu DaoYi's mention of it naturally silenced the Immortal Kings from the Heavens.

This prevented them from intervening on behalf of the corporeal path's cultivation civilization and stopping the scripture from being leaked.

Chu Feng secretly wiped away a cold sweat. He had only intended to try it out, but he hadn't expected the essence he gained from the Flattening Heavens Seal to be so perfectly suited for him, or its effects to be so remarkable, causing such a huge stir.

At the same time, Chu Feng quickly spoke, "Master Jiu, you've always said I belong to your lineage, but you've only given me an incomplete scripture. Since I've gained deep insights now, please give me the complete Indestructible Scripture."

Jiu DaoYi's face twitched. This brat was truly audacious, actually asking him for a scripture in public!

This caused a considerable commotion. A scripture that "that being" had once referenced, no matter when or where, even if it were to appear in the Heavens in the current era, would cause a sensation, making people envious and covetous.

Jiu DaoYi shook his head and sighed, "It's not that I don't want to pass it on to you, but the world has changed. I can only give you a simplified, incomplete version. The complete scripture is almost impossible to cultivate now."

Chu Feng insisted, "I can! No matter the era, no matter how difficult, I can cultivate it! It's time to pass the complete Indestructible Scripture to me!"

Jiu DaoYi wanted to kick him away. Although he greatly admired the young man, who had even defeated the Dao Child of the Heavens, being publicly coerced into giving a scripture still displeased him.

However, being magnanimous, he decided to make a note to deal with him later. For now, he resolved to grant him the scripture. What if he actually succeeded in cultivating it?

This was the first time Jiu DaoYi had ever passed on a scripture to Chu Feng that could shake the ages!

He was very cautious. He didn't transmit it via divine sense, nor did he write out any scripture. Instead, he directly approached Chu Feng, touched a finger to his glabella, and transmitted the method through physical contact, preventing any leakage of the scripture!

Not long after, Chu Feng suddenly opened his eyes. With the two insights confirmed, he felt his physical body was like a resurrected volcano, brimming with infinite energy.

"Senior, she can also do it!" Chu Feng said, pointing to Yaoyao.

Jiu DaoYi hesitated slightly, then finally walked over as well.

Then, regardless of the outside world, Chu Feng closed his eyes and began to try.

Inside his body, popping sounds continuously echoed. His bones became crystalline, his internal organs shone brightly, and his blood erupted into a showering light of soaring immortals, filling his entire being.

Within Chu Feng, phenomena of myriad forms unfolded. The Indestructible Scripture circulated, comparing with the core principles of the Flattening Heavens Seal, leaving him utterly entranced. This time, he truly had an epiphany, entering a special, wondrous state.

For a time, his heart was like a great sun, fiercely red, continuously circulating blood. His lungs surged with Geng Metal energy, rushing out from his mouth and nose like numerous immortal swords, cleaving through the void.

His kidneys surged with water mist, and clouds billowed outwards from his body, causing large swathes of dark clouds to press down from the sky.

This was the result of the mutual verification between the Indestructible Scripture and the Flattening Heavens Seal. In a very short time, Chu Feng's physical characteristics showed astonishing manifestations.

His limbs and bones felt tingly and numb; his meridians were breaking and reforming. His bone marrow produced blood, washing away his so-called Human King Blood, returning it to its original, vivid red state.

His "Human King Blood," which had undergone several transformations, was actually being discarded?!

Everything returned to the True Blood state of the original human race!

Simultaneously, during his previous pollen evolution, his body had exhibited abnormalities, such as the emergence of Golden Roc wings and the three heads and six arms of a Demonic Ape. Although these had later disappeared, they left behind inexplicable runes.

But clearly, those were traits not belonging to the human race.

This time, Chu Feng utilized two corporeal cultivation scriptures to actually erase these traces, yet the abilities gained within his flesh and blood were preserved.

Such as speed, strength, and a powerful physique!

He was certain that his flying ability surpassed that of heavenly rocs and other creatures, and his strength surpassed that of the prehistoric, three-headed, six-armed peerless demonic ape.

At this moment, he used the scriptures to erase all extraneous and chaotic external traces, retaining only the purest characteristics of a human being. The two scriptures, used in conjunction, produced excellent results!

Chu Feng was extremely satisfied; this was perfectly to his liking.

In his heart, he had never wanted those chaotic foreign racial traits, not even foreign runes, to remain in his blood or body.

In his view, those were like the roots of foreign traits, which might resurface one day and be reborn under certain conditions.

He certainly didn't want to grow wings or three heads. Even if the abilities gained were powerful, this was not what he wished to see.

He firmly believed that the human body contained enough treasures. Opening one door after another while preserving the original human characteristics – that was the true path.

A long time later, Chu Feng finally opened his eyes. As they opened and closed, two daunting streaks of lightning seemed to rip through the void, startling the younger generation of the Heavens.

"How are you?" Jiu DaoYi asked.

Chu Feng raised his head and said, "I have just glimpsed the hall; I feel the complete Indestructible Scripture is very suitable for me. I will dedicate myself to thoroughly comprehending it in the future!"

Then, he turned to face the cultivators from the Heavens and spoke again, "I sincerely ask for guidance and yearn for a battle. I only seek someone who can defeat me. Among your peers in the Heavens, who is willing to fight me? I seek a worthy opponent!"

Both the younger generation and the old monsters of the Heavens wore extremely grim expressions.

Chu Feng challenged them again and again, explicitly seeking defeat!

If he wasn't suppressed, what dignity would the beings of the Heavens have? In such a vast, supreme pure land, how could there be no one capable of suppressing him?!

"Go invite someone! Bring the strongest Dao Child here!"

"Have those who are unrivaled among the current younger generation in the Heavens descend!"

"We must invite several more Dao Children to suppress this fiend!"

"Hurry and invite people! What are you still gawking for? The very legitimacy of the Heavens has been shaken! I refuse to believe a mere native can truly turn the world upside down. Find someone to suppress him!"

Many cultivators from the Heavens erupted in fury. This was no longer just about contending for a grand position, but now concerned the legitimacy of who was stronger or weaker.

Many couldn't bear it, provoked by Chu Feng's defiant stance of seeking defeat.

"How vast are the Heavens, with boundless territories, and dozens of Dao Children on various brilliant paths of cultivation! Which one of them isn't divinely gifted? Which one doesn't possess the foundation to suppress a realm? Even among the younger generation, there are no fewer than dozens of beings who can suppress you! You're getting arrogant just because you managed to win one battle by luck, aren't you? I will meet you!"

Someone spoke, descending from the gateway to the Heavens. This was undoubtedly a terrifying Dao Child, an incredibly powerful being, who had arrived in the lower realm.